Splash around with Leisure Swimming for a fun day out with the family or friends.
Leisure Swimming can include:
- Leisure Pool
- Splash Park
- Suited for those under the age of 10, Splash Park's major features are the two small water slides and the "Big Bucket".
- Dive Boards and Pool Toys
- Toddler Pool
Availability and operating times of the above leisure swimming areas vary. Please view our Leisure Swimming availability guide.
The Outdoor Waterslides are unavailable for use due to being closed for maintenance.
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Splash Park School Holiday Operating Times
Monday to Friday
9 am–7 pm
Saturday and Sunday
9 am–4 pm
Not all elements of Splash Park may be open at all times. This includes during school term 9am - 12pm when the Big Bucket is not available.
Times vary on public holidays.
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Splash Park School Term Operating Times
Monday to Friday
9 am–12 pm & 3 pm–7 pm
Saturday and Sunday
9 am–4 pm
Not all elements of Splash Park may be open at all times. This includes during school term 9am - 12pm when the Big Bucket is not available.
Times vary on public holidays.
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Dive Boards and Pool Toys
Dive boards (5+ years ) or Pool Toys are scheduled or you to use within your Leisure Pool and Splash Park session at no extra charge:
Scheduled times (times may vary due to staff availability)
- School Term weekends 1pm to 4pm*
- School Holiday weekdays 11am to 4pm*
- School Holiday weekends 1pm to 4pm
A deep water competency swim may be required to use the Dive boards or Pool Toys.
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Watch Around Water policy
At SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre and the Y we are a Watch Around Water endorsed aquatic safety organisation. The following information is the new watch around water policy launched in centre from 1 September 2019.
Watch Around Water is a set of industry guidelines outlining the minimum supervision requirements of young children at all affiliated aquatic venues.
Children under 5 years old
All children MUST be accompanied into the centre by a person 16 years and older and supervised within arms’ reach, at all times in the water.
All children MUST wear a pink wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming.
Children will not be admitted without a full fee paying parent/guardian who must also be in the water at all times. Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under 5 years exceeds the ratio of 1:2 (effective 1 September 2019).
Children under 10 years old
All children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied into the centre by a person 16 years and older. All children MUST be actively supervised by an adult over the age of 16 at all times. The adult must have a clear and active view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them (this includes tech and devices).
A child of limited swimming ability and or reliant on a flotation aid much be accompanied and in arms' reach in the water by a responsible person 16 years and older regardless of the child's age.
All children MUST wear a yellow wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming. Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under 10 years exceeds the ratio of 1:4.All children
Unsupervised children (of any age) will be removed from the water if the lifeguard is concerned for their safety.
A child of limited swimming ability and or reliant on a flotation aid much be accompaniedand in arms' reach in the water by a responsible person 16 years and older regardless of the child's age.
Birthday parties
All children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied into the centre by a person 16 years and older and handed over to the supervision of the birthday party host (staff member).
All birthday party participants must wear a green wristband to identify their participation in a party AND will be given an age based wristband (pink or yellow) at the conclusion of their birthday party if they choose to use the aquatic facilities (effective 1 September 2019). The adult guardian of the birthday party child MUST remain accessible and actively supervise the group at all times.
At the conclusion of the birthday party the child/children will remain in the supervision of the birthday party leader and supervising parent until physically handed over to their supervising parent/guardian.
Visit the watch around water website
For more information visit the Watch Around Water website.
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Leisure Swimming guidelines and conditions of use
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Vulnerable and elderly people with chronic health conditions should speak to their doctor about what is appropriate for them. Please speak to a lifeguard before entering the water if:
- you are over the age of 55;
- you have a pre-exiting medical condition (including disability); or
- you are a inexperienced or non-swimmer.
- Please refer to the full conditions of entry for your visit to the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre.
- Please ensure you read the Centre's Watch Around Water and Supervision Policy for supervision requirements including child to parent ratios.
- Refunds are not available if dive boards and pool toys are not available. These are an additional activity at no charge within this visit.
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Vulnerable and elderly people with chronic health conditions should speak to their doctor about what is appropriate for them. Please speak to a lifeguard before entering the water if: